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Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn

2.5 star property
Beach hotel near Lake Michigan

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Balcony view
Interior entrance
Beach
Exterior
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Gym
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
505 S Huron Ave, Mackinaw City, MI, 49701
  • Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion
    5 min walk
  • Spy Quest Laser Maze
    5 min walk
  • Mackinaw City Dock
    5 min walk
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    20 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Courtyard Area

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Courtyard Area

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside

  • 29 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

  • 37 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Lakeside

View from room

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Jetted Tub, Lakeside

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

  • 46 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

View from room

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

  • 29 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Poolside

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Poolside

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside (with Sofabed)

  • 46 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area (with Sofabed)

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area (with Sofabed)

  • Sleeps 9
  • 4 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Lakeside

  • 44 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 Single Bed, Accessible, Poolside (with Sofabed)

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds

Suite, 1 Single Bed, Accessible, Poolside (with Sofabed)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Mackinaw City

In Mackinaw City .Within a 5-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Animal Tracks Adventure Golf and Lake Huron. Mackinaw Manor Haunted Mansion and Spy Quest Laser Maze are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Mackinaw City Dock - 5 min walk
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 8 min walk
  • Mackinaw Bridge Museum - 9 min walk
  • Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse - 18 min walk
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Zodiac Party Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Keyhole Bar & Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dixie Saloon - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Hook Lakeside Grill - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn

Beach hotel near Lake Michigan
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn offers its guests an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a fitness center. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Free breakfast is available daily. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn. Self parking is free. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This Mackinaw City hotel is smoke free.

  • 114 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn offers 114 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Premium cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired Internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Fitness center
  • Indoor pool
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 15.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Best Western Plus Dockside Waterfront Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 375 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 325 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 163 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 81 out of 1002 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1002 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Denise

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mindee

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

melissa

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Beds were comfortable, and lake view is very nice! However if you take a hot shower then open bathroom door smoke alarm goes off, then it stopped and after ten minutes went off again! Then the next night we are watching tv and it goes off for no reason! Called operator and was told maintenance will be there shortly after ten minutes my husband took the detector down and took battery out. After 45 minutes maintenance never showed, we had to call operator and tell her forget it we took batteries out and going to sleep!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Mark

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The building seems to be very old and the carpet was smelling and the whole wood cabinets were old. A lot bugs outside the door can’t get in the room. The lights need to be moved.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Naveen

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good Location
Hotel is located close to restaurants and ferry. Great breakfast. Older hotel and rooms were dated. Lots of noise in the mornings if you are a light sleeper
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great the hotel was nice and clean the staff was nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Janine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband was bitten by bugs or spiders and is very allergic. He had to go to clinic on Mackinac Island for treatment.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

scott

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Husband and I stayed one night. The room was fine and appreciated elevator to second floor room though walk with luggage to elevator from car was hard. Worst was there was no on property place to buy a soda except the machine that took my money and gave no soda. The office denied any responsibility and told me I could walk across the very busy street to get my soda somewhere else. By that time I was in tears and the clerk gave me a warm bottle of water. Overall not a very pleasant stay. Marilyn
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the lovely large room overlooking the bay! The continental breakfast was appreciated too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kimberly

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Staff & service
It shows it’s age.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

annette

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved the beach view. Did not like- peeling paint, siding loose, dirty halls, housekeepers didn’t clean bathrooms or change sheets, beds were short sheeted, breakfast was the same EVERYDAY!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Do not recommend
Room was small, terrible, old and dingy. Breakfast was bad. Only good thing is lake view
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff and everyone have been extremely accommodating. Good breakfast, room was ok. Bed comfortable. The view on lakeside is darn nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024